Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Line Inspector

Pay: $21.75/hr.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Location: Des Moines, IA

Job Type: Contract to Hire, Fully Onsite

Job Description

We are hiring a Quality Line Inspector for a manufacturing facility in Des Moines. This position is responsible for inspecting products throughout the manufacturing and packaging process to make sure they meet quality standards. You will perform quality checks, document results, identify defects, and work with production employees to address quality concerns.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products throughout the manufacturing and packaging process.

• Perform visual inspections, measurements, and routine quality checks.

• Monitor production lines to make sure products meet quality standards.

• Identify and document defects or quality issues.

• Record inspection results and production information accurately.

• Check labeling, packaging, and overall product appearance.

• Communicate quality concerns to production employees and supervisors.

• Assist with investigating quality issues and corrective actions.

• Follow safety procedures, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of quality inspection or quality control experience.

• Previous manufacturing or production experience.

• Ability to identify defects and inconsistencies in products.

• Ability to read work orders and blueprints.

• Comfortable completing quality and production documentation.

• Basic computer skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• High school diploma or GED.

Work Environment

This position is located in a chemical manufacturing facility in Des Moines. The facility is dusty and not temperature controlled, and employees may be exposed to strong fumes. Uniforms, safety shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, and hearing protection are provided. Overtime opportunities are available based on production needs.

Why Work Here?

This company has more than 60 years of experience in manufacturing and packaging. The Des Moines location has grown significantly in recent years and offers opportunities to gain additional manufacturing and quality experience. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential for long-term employment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.75 - $21.75/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.